The Ultimate Witchcraft Quiz

Sure, we all know about broomsticks and cauldrons … Which only has a very small basis in the historical and modern reality of witchcraft. Learn your Wicca from your warlocks and test your knowledge of the culture of witchcraft through history.

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Question 1 of 30

What's a witch?

A person who works with the devil.

A person who uses magic and natural forces.

Yeah, what IS a witch?

Listen, there's no definitive witch test so don't bother trying to see if one floats like they tried in Salem.

Question 2 of 30

The Romans punished those who practiced "magic:"

with crucifixion

only if it was bad magic

After all, who wants to turn away good magic?

They were revered, not punished.

Question 3 of 30

What changed the reputation for witches as being worshippers of Satan?

the plague

Christianity

As Christianity spread, witches were seen as servants of the devil.

the Salem Witch Trials

Question 4 of 30

What instigated the Salem Witch Trials?

An old woman was found with various potions in her cottage.

Some girls claimed they saw a witch flying through the air.

Two girls suffered convulsions and claimed they were being bitten or pinched.

It's still unknown what exactly was going on with the two young women.

Question 5 of 30

In a nine-month period, how many "witches" were executed in the hysteria around Salem?

12

20

More than 100 people were imprisoned.

7

Question 6 of 30

What is a pagan religion?

a religion based in nature

a religion with magic

a religion that worships multiple deities

Any religion that doesn't worship monotheistically is considered pagan.